Vice President of Total Rewards and HR Operations

THE KRAFT GROUP•Flower Mound, TX

3d•$212,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position leads the Benefits, HR Technology (HRIS), Compensation, Payroll, and HR Data functions, ensuring high performance, compliance, and service delivery in a fast-paced environment. It combines strategic leadership, regulatory oversight, systems optimization, and data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in HR, finance, or accounting (senior level)
Master’s degree (Business, Finance, Accounting preferred)
Deep knowledge of labor laws, benefits, and compensation regulations
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
High attention to detail with strong organizational and decision-making ability
The individual must possess a results orientation, competitive nature and a desire to make things better. This requires both critical thinking skills and the ability to translate into action that drives results.
Must have attention to detail and focused concentration
Must be able to learn new tasks and complete tasks independently
Must be able to make timely decisions in the context of the workflow
Must possess strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and responsiveness

Responsibilities

Manage and develop service-oriented teams across Benefits, HRIS, Payroll, Compensation, and Data Analytics
Drive performance, coaching, and continuous improvement
Build a lean, high-functioning, risk-aware organization
Oversee relationships with brokers, vendors, and fiduciaries
Ensure benefit programs are competitive, compliant, and scalable
Align financial planning, budgets, and risk forecasting
Oversee Benefit Strategy for a complex offering of self- insured, with a Captive, and fully insured products to drive value-based programs. Benefit offerings include Defined Contribution, Defined Benefit Plans and leave of absence administration.
Partner with HR leadership on compensation planning and pay equity reviews
Manage program cost and reconciliation of actual budget.
Translate business needs into HR system solutions (HRIS)
Lead system implementations and process improvements
Apply methodologies like change management frameworks
Oversee HR data architecture and integrity
Use analytics to drive strategic decisions and organizational improvements
Lead compliance across all HR-related regulations (e.g., HIPAA, ERISA, ACA, ADA, OSHA)
Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local labor and benefits laws
Oversee audits and regulatory filings
Act as HIPAA subject matter expert
Ensure proper handling of PHI and personally identifiable information (PII)
Maintain policies, training, and compliance with privacy regulations